SBS 2008 reinstall on new machine

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Published on 2011-01-14T21:48:25Z Indexed on 2011/01/14 21:55 UTC
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We purchased a single license on Windows Small Business Server 2008 for a medical office, and soon after a power fault caused the server to overload, destroying the power supply and motherboard. I reinstalled on a new server, and have the domain up and running again, but under system properties it tells me I still need to activate windows, and that the product key currently entered is invalid for activation.

I've been trying to figure out how to get in touch with Microsoft to explain the situation and get a new activation key issued without having to pay for another license which we can't afford, but the online documentation hasn't been particularly clear on the subject. Does anyone know how to do that, or if I do need the activation key to continue using SBS 2008? (It currently tells me I have 56 days left to activate)

Any tips would be appreciated. I'm not strictly a computer guy and I'm feeling a little lost.

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